The creator of anime's destructive duo shares his views on the state of science fiction in Japan, writing novels, and of course, Kei and Yuri.


How to destroy large chunks of the universe and get away with it: This feature article follows Kei and Yuri from their literary beginnings to their most recent incarnation.  Probably more than you ever thought you wanted to know.

Thoughts, comments, and suggestions from our readers.

The Tokyo Fantastic Film Festival showcases a remastered Wings of Honneamise print; Shonen Ace debuts Tomino Yoshiyuki's manga version of "Brain Powerd"; The Pocket Monster epilepsy incident, and more.
Also, newcomer Rex Entertainment previews Madhouse's enthralling psycho-thriller Perfect Blue—and EX manages to get front row seats.

1998 and beyond! Come and look at what new TV shows and movies the future has in store for you.

Evaluating the possible correlation between the content of anime & manga and the "decline" of the youth of Japan. Also, find out what really bothers Scott in anime: Serious Stuff.

Fushigi Yuugi OVA 2nd, Memories (tech. review), Sonic Soldier Borgman, Final Fantasy, Rail of the Star, Shadow Skill, Shoujo Kakumei Utena.

Shonen Sunday Update, I's, Jinrui Nekoka, Yume Kamo Shinnai, Flag Fighters, Spider-Man: The Manga, The Two Faces of Tomorrow.

Sonic Soldier Borgman: The Last Gig Of The World, Variations — "Hana-Dan", Key no Lullaby, Sakura Taisen: Imperial Attack Songs Complete Collection, Slayers Try VOX

Baby Universe, Clock Tower, Neon Genesis Evangelion: Second Impression, Parappa The Rapper.

New Japanese and domestic anime titles, CDs, and calendars for 1998!

The contest results are in!

Need some stocking stuffers? Enter EX's Holiday Contest.

Staff writer Eri Izawa presents her views on the "stereotypes" being perpetuated by the media, in The New Stereotypes of Anime and Manga.

Happy Holidays!

© Takachiho Haruka & A.A., Sunrise, NAS
© 1996-1997 Jay Fubler Harvey & Hans Raillard
Cover image © Takachiho Haruka & A.A., Sunrise, NAS